Episode 407 - Amina Orfi

At only 19 years old, Amina Orfi has already achieved what most players spend an entire career chasing. The four-time World Junior Champion is now the youngest ever Women’s World Open Champion, the 2026 World Champion, and the current World No. 2 after one of the most remarkable seasons in recent memory. Amina joins me to reflect on a season that saw her game reach an entirely new level. After a slower start to the year, she found another gear following the Tournament of Champions, consistently reaching the latter stages of events before capturing the two biggest titles in the sport. Along the way, she defeated both Hania El Hammamy and the legendary Nour El Sherbini to claim both the World Championship and the British Open. We dive into: What it feels like to become World Champion and whether it has truly sunk in. Defeating the greatest player of all time on the sport’s biggest stage. The emotions of that unforgettable World Championship final. Her growth physically, mentally, and tactically over the past season. The rise of Siva Subramanium Having her father in her corner Officiating, decision-making, and the evolving landscape of professional squash. World Champion. World No. 2. Four-time World Junior Champion. Still only 19 years old, Amina Orfi on Ep. 407.